2.2 State Residency Requirements

Responsible Position

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

RELATED ITEMS

Minnesota State Board Policy

• Minnesota State Policy 2.2 State Residency

Minnesota State System Procedure

• Minnesota State Procedure 2.2.1 State Residency Reclassification
• Minnesota State Procedure 2.2.2 U.S. Military Members, Spouses, and Dependent Children

Minnesota Statutes

• Minnesota Statute 135A.043, Resident Tuition

POLICY STATEMENT

Purpose

This policy provides standards for the initial classification of students as state residents or non-residents and determination of appropriate tuition charges.

Background

Determination of the state of residency of students is necessary for a variety of federal and state reporting requirements and for institutional research purposes.

Classification as State Residents on Date of Application

Students who meet one or more of the following conditions on the date they apply for admission to ATCC are classified as residents of Minnesota.

1. They resided in the state for at least one calendar year immediately prior to applying for admission, or dependent students who have a parent or legal guardian residing in Minnesota on the date the students apply. Residency in the state during this period must not have been solely or primarily for the purpose of attending a college or university.
2. They are Minnesota residents who can demonstrate that they were temporarily absent from the state without establishing residency elsewhere.
3. They moved to the state for employment purposes and, before moving and before applying for admission to a public postsecondary institution, accepted a full-time job in the state; or they are students who are spouses or dependents of such persons.

Tuition

ATCC does not charge non-resident tuition. Tuition and fees are assessed consistent with ATCC Policy 5.11.

Change of Residency Status

Under certain conditions, students who are initially classified as not being Minnesota state residents may have their status changed to that of resident through a reclassification process as outlined in ATCC Procedure 2.2.1.

Related ATCC Items:

• 2.2.1 State Residency Reclassification
• 2.2.2 U.S. Military Members, Spouses, and Dependent Children
• 2.2.3 Location and Attestation
• 5.11 Tuition and Fees

Approved by: College President

Effective Date: 9/22/2026

Next Review Date: September 2029

Archive: 3.6 State Residency Requirements